Sessional Instructors, Spring/summer/fall and - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Position Description

Accredited by Canadian Association for Social Work Education, the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary strives to offer a strong practice-based program across the province that will prepare students to be leaders in the field of social work.

With more than 1000 students currently enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs across Alberta, we seek to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will create the future of social work.

We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility by cultivating an environment where people with diverse and intersecting social locations, lived experiences, interests, and talents are welcomed and supported.

The faculty offers face-to-face, blended, and online classes to students in our BSW and MSW programs.

Our areas of study include, but are not limited to:
field education (including field supervision); child welfare; international community development; leadership; clinical practice (e.g. trauma, addictions, mental health, gerontology); practice with individuals, families and groups; practice with communities and organizations; research and social policy; social justice; social work with Indigenous peoples; and social work with racialized people and marginalized populations.

Position Requirements:

A completed MSW with a minimum of 2 years of post MSW social work experience
Current registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers, or equivalent regulatory body
Expertise in the area of study
Demonstrated history of ongoing professional development in the area of study
Evidence of excellence in teaching at a postsecondary level that injects passion, mentorship and development of professionalism in the classroom
Comfortable to be teaching through an online delivery mode using Zoom and D2L
Incorporate Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) in the course content and teaching

Dr. Hieu Van Ngo
Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society.

We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

**Application Date: January 30, 2023.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our
Academic Careers website.

For more information visit
Careers in the Faculty of Social Work.***The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude.

Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads.

The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit
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About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years.

Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism.

Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city.

Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.